Running Dry:
The Science of Dehydration for Endurance Athletes
RSL - Season 01 - Episode 003
About this episode
Hi there! In this episode of “Running at the Speed of Life,” I’m taking you beyond basic hydration advice to explore what actually happens when dehydration strikes during endurance events.
I’ve seen elite ultrarunners reduced to hallucinating zombies and weekend warriors hitting the pavement face-first when their bodies wave the white flag.
Join me as I share the fascinating science behind how dehydration affects your performance, what warning signs to watch for, and practical strategies I’ve learned from years on the trails. This isn’t about pretty water bottles—it’s about understanding the enemy that’s taken down more race dreams than any hill or blister ever could!
Episode Information
Season Number :
01
Episode Number :
003
Release date :
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Language :
English
Duration :
00:18:58
Rating :
G
Patrick Michel
Endurance Runner – Coach – Marketing Strategist
Patrick Michel, an endurance runner from Montréal, has spent nearly two decades in long-distance running, covering distances from 10 kilometers to 100 kilometers, and participating in multiday endurance events spanning thousands of kilometers. Though not a competitive racer, he creates and promotes his own running events through his entity, BRAVEWERK, to raise awareness and funds for various charitable causes. To help fund his events, he also coaches various levels of endurance running.